[Shotimes] Redline MTL still the fluid of choice for an MTX

[DTNesbit@FTC-I.net]

My son and I both use Redline D-4 in out MTX trannies.  I think there is a
discussion of this somewhere on the FAQ.  It may be on the Redline site.
I'm not sure.  Seems that it has something to do with climate, but I may be
having a "senior moment".
David
94ATX&91( my son has a 91-plus)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <bobsteig@att.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Redline MTL still the fluid of choice for an MTX


> Yes, Tranny fluid.  Based on my prior note, and my recollection of this
> topic on SHOFSN, any Gen 1 SHO that has a stock tranny should see some
> benefit to using Redline MTL.  Ron Porter semt me privately a very
> resounding endorsement.  As I recall, the MTL would really hit its stride
> in cold weather.  Back in the day when I lived in NY, I had Redline MTL
> put into my tranny at 120K when I had all the major service done first
> time.  I didn't really notice any difference, and only later at the '99
> convention did I understand why, again because of the different synchros I
> have in my MTX-IV.
>
> To aid in the fluid replacement, a common change is to add a drain plug to
> the crankcase.  See SHOTIMES FAQ for specifics.  This is not an absolute
> requirement, just makes things a little easier.
>
> Unless someone objects, get the Redline MTL.
>
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
>
> > Hi again Carl,
> >
> > In reference to what you posted below, by MTL do you mean manual tranny
> > lube?
> > (as you may remember) I have an '89, so I guess I have the brass
synchros.
> > I've been reading in recent posts about using ATF in manual trannies. I
> > don't
> > think that whatever lube was originally in my gearbox was ever changed.
> > Ok,
> > so now to my questions; Should I drain it and replace the lubricant? If
> > yes,
> > then whats my best choice of lube? (68k on the clock and under 5k a year
> > useage)
> >
> > Thanks, Bob (BB-NYC '89)
> >
> >
> > IIRC, sometime in 1992 or 1993 a change was made to the MTX-IV to
replace
> > the synchro design from brass to paper.  In the original design, Redline
> > MTL was a good choice to improve the shift feel of the tranny, but with
> > the newer synchros, the new fluid didn't really make any difference.  In
> > fact, I am using normal fluid in my tranny (has new synchros) and it
feels
> > just fine.
> >
> > Carl Prochilo
> > 92 Ultra Red Crimson
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